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Introduction to Evaluating Sources
Evaluating Sources
Evaluating sources can be tricky!
There are several methods you can use to help evaluate a source for quality and whether it is a good fit for your needs.
On this page, you'll find three different methods you can use to evaluate sources. Each method provides a helpful framework, so choose the one that works best for you, and you feel most comfortable using. If you have questions about a specific source, remember librarians are available around the clock to help. Just use the chat box on the left-hand side of this page!
The CRAAP Test
The CRAAP Test has you considering the following aspects of a source
- Currency
- Relevance
- Authority
- Accuracy
- Purpose